Senator Hollings Offers Budget Proposal
Senator Hollings (D-SC) e is offering an amendment to the budget resolution that would, if adopted, transfer $2 billion of the proposed tax cut to pay for various…
MARAD Issues Notice on Cabotage Trade Exemption Application
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) published a Notice stating that it received an application from owners of the ASPHALT COMMANDER to utilize the vessel in…
NIMA Issues Military Operations Advisory
The U.S. National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) issued a Special Advisory stating that coalition naval forces are conducting military operations in waters of the eastern Mediterranean Sea…
Northrop Grumman Names New Executives
Northrop Grumman Corporation board of directors has elected Albert F. corporate vice president, strategy and technology. Ronald D. executive officer effective April 1, 2003.
American Superconductor CFO Resigns
Electricity solutions company, American Superconductor announced that Stanley D. Piekos has resigned his position as senior vice president, finance and corporate development and CFO…
Moore Stephens Strengthens BI Team in Latin America
Leading accountant and consultant Moore Stephens has recruited insurance analyst Norma Peralta as Operations Manager for Moore Stephens Latin America, based in Panama City.
Multraship Delivers Sunken Eclips Intact
Dutch towage and salvage company, Multraship, has successfully completed the salvage of Eclips, the pusher tug that sank in Antwerp Harbor last week. Multraship…
Operation Liberty Shield Safeguards Cruise Ships Sailing from U.S. Ports
The cruise industry’s highest priority has always been the safety and security of its guests and crew. Under normal circumstances the cruise industry's security programs are stringent…
Coast Guard Increases Maritime Security
The Coast Guard has increased maritime security measures under Operation Liberty Shield. Operation Liberty Shield is a comprehensive national plan designed to increase…
Elemica to Acquire Optimum Logistics
Elemica has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stolt-Nielsen’s subsidiary Optimum Logistics Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, Elemica will acquire the…
Videotel Launches Training Course
association with The West of England Ship Owners Insurance Services. Facility Security (ISPS) Code". deputy managing director Chris Haughton. requirements in an efficient and cost-effective way.
MOUs to Govern Investigations
In December of last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) stated that the two agencies…
Samson Ropes and JHRG Develop New Chafe Gear
JHRG has teamed with Samson Rope Technologies in the design, development and marketing of chafe gear products. The new product line made of patented materials offers…
Sanoyas Completes Panamax Bulk Carrier
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp. has completed the Panamax bulk carrier, Orange Tiara, which was ordered by Handbell Shipping and delivered to Esmeralda Lines, at the Mizushima works and shipyard.
Ballast Convention Nears Completion
Last week the International Maritime Organization came a step closer in the completion of the long awaited international Convention on the control of Harmful Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water.
Department of Homeland Security Implements Operation Liberty Shield
The Department of Homeland Security in consultation with the Homeland Security Council, has made the decision to raise the national threat level from an Elevated…
LSM Implements Wave Software System
Resurgence Software, Inc. announced that London Ship Managers, Ltd. (LSM) has implemented its Wave Software System in a portion of its fleet. This agreement is a…
Corrosion Likely Cause of Pacific Sky’s Problems
P&O Cruises’ Pacific Sky is undergoing repairs to its ducting system and will be ready to depart for its next cruise on March 23. According to reports, severe corrosion…
OECD Issues Report on Ownership and Control
The Maritime Transport Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued a report entitled Ownership and Control of Ships
UNCTAD Releases Review of Maritime Transport 2002
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its Review of Maritime Transport, 2002